GNDR

10/08/2026

Alongside our partners, GNDR has launched a new project to put Pacific communities at the centre of climate resilience.

was launched in Port Vila, Vanuatu - a 3.5-year programme supporting communities in , , and to lead their own Nature-based Solutions, from mangrove regeneration to sustainable fisheries, with women, young people and people with disabilities at the forefront.

GNDR co-leads the project with ActionAid Australia under the Kiwa Initiativeitiative, working alongside implementing partners across the four countries, including Foundation for the People's of the South Pacific Kiribati and Tonga Community Development Trust - TCDT,

"GNDR has a clear and distinctive role: to help ensure that Pacific communities are not treated simply as beneficiaries, but are recognised and supported as leaders of climate resilience," said Shivangi Chavdaa, GNDR's Head of Programmes, at the launch.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/tOjjGTX

07/08/2026

We're hiring! Regional Lead, Asia Pacific and Europe

GNDR is looking for an ambitious, mission-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Regional Lead for Asia Pacific and Europe.

This role sits at the centre of our work in the region. You'll lead membership development and advocacy, manage a portfolio of donor-funded projects, and build partnerships with UN agencies, regional governments and institutional donors. You'll also act as global lead for a designated risk driver, shaping GNDR's wider strategy as part of our Senior Leadership Team.

We're looking for someone with a strong track record in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian response or sustainable development programming, experience working at a regional or multi-country level, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across government, UN and donor institutions. Senior management experience is essential.

This role is remote and open to candidates living in Asia.

📅 Closing date: 31 August 2026, 12:00pm GMT+1
📩 Job description: https://www.gndr.org/vacancy-asia-pacific-and-europe/

03/08/2026

La GNDR-Bénin fait sa mue et définit sa nouvelle feuille de route.

03/08/2026

National Coordination Meetings are an essential part of GNDR's governance structure. It's brilliant to see GNDR members from across come together to collectively review their progress and plan how together they can reduce the risk of disaster to the communities that they serve. 🙌

GNDR Bénin

23/07/2026

When it comes to pre-arranged financing for disasters, needs partnerships of intent, not of expedience.

As Khaled Bin Yousef, of Nari Maitree said at our recent webinar, CSOs must not be limited to soft consultation, they need to be meaningful participants in governance and decision-making, setting the agenda, rather than acting on it.

Khaled was speaking at the launch of our recent report, Access to Disaster Risk Financing for Frontline Local Actors, which was produced with the support of and funding from the Centre for Disaster Protection.

Download the report here 👉 https://buff.ly/hIqqsrf

17/07/2026

"The people closest to the risk are also closest to the solutions"

Grace Dorong of Root of Generations speaking at the launch of our new report: Accessing Disaster Risk Financing for Frontline Local Actors.

Read the full report here: www.gndr.org/disasterriskfinancing

This is part of our Localising Disaster Risk Financing project, which is funded and supported by the Centre for Disaster Protection.

16/07/2026

The first to respond to disasters can't be the last to be funded.

Our new report, published with the Centre for Disaster Protection, Access to Disaster Risk Financing for Frontline Local Actors, sets out seven clear recommendations for policymakers and donors.

Take a look and download the full report and summary 👇

https://buff.ly/7lnOxNF

15/07/2026

Nine in ten frontline responders believe pre-arranged financing would change how they respond to disasters. Barely one in ten can access it when a shock actually hits.

Today, GNDR and the Centre for Disaster Protection launch Access to Disaster Risk Financing for Frontline Local Actors - a report built on the direct experience of - local and national civil society organisations - across the globe.

The findings show that access, not capacity, is the primary barrier keeping frontline actors locked out of pre-arranged finance. Local organisations are consistently first to respond to disasters, yet remain largely confined to consultation - without decision-making power, input into trigger design, or financial control.

The report sets out seven recommendations for donors, INGOs, and governments to shift power and resources toward the organisations who respond first, but are funded last.

Read the report and share it with your networks! https://buff.ly/8IRJJ6C

14/07/2026

Join us and the Centre for Disaster Protection tomorrow for the launch of our new report: Access to Disaster Risk Financing for Frontline Local Actors.

Grace Dorong of Root of Generations (South Sudan) and Khaled Bin Yousuf of Nari Maitree (Bangladesh) will share their experiences alongside Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser for Localisation, Arbie Baguios.

15 July - 12-1pm BST
Register 👉 https://buff.ly/Mq0edzi

11/07/2026

We're proud to spotlight BEDS-Bangladesh's new fundraising campaign - please support if you can!

BEDS is a brilliant community-based organisation tackling some of Bangladesh's toughest environmental and social challenges. Their work restoring ecosystems and building community resilience is rooted in respect for indigenous knowledge and local ecological wisdom.

Winners of both the 2024 Equator Prize and 's National Environment Award in 2022, their internationally and nationally renowned projects are helping coastal communities in Bangladesh to adapt to the crisis.

BEDS is currently fundraising to continue this vital work. If you're able to support them, every contribution helps strengthen frontline where it's needed most. And please share!

👉 https://buff.ly/akJXb5d

Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS) is a leading community-based non-profit organization dedicated to solving complex environmental and social challenges in Bangladesh. Recognized globally, BEDS proudly received the prestigious Equator...